Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

an outsider.

the way Aaron has changed toward me.

just that these wolves are a ‘known’

it could just be that I am a bigger threat

than theirs, comparatively.

whatever the reason, I feel lighter than I have

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow too.”

distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the

that. “Fair point,” he tells

show of force, so I wasn’t

I ask. “Or are there other things you

safe than sorry,” he tells

answer my question.

then glance out

any extras anyway. But there is a pang of hurt. It’s brief but

our relationship is…there has

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

all we are capable

the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s made for bigger things. But me…I wouldn’t mind a

without the fighting and drama.

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